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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 06:00 PM
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Engine Coolant

What level does everyone maintain their engine coolant at? Between the minimum and maximum level? Or what? Mine is currently at the minimum line or a little above it...just looking for some suggestions. Thanks.
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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Its best to keep it between minimum and maximum level!
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 08:26 PM
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lmao, i know that but like where do you maintain it? like exactly halfway between the two or what? and what type of coolant do you use? Honda Long life antifreeze?
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 08:47 PM
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Exactly halfway between the two, use honda genuine coolant!
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Old Aug 9, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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It's not that critical; anywhere between the 2 is fine.
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 12:04 AM
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maintain it at the minimum level, those ounces weigh somethin!
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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everybody uses honda genuine coolant?
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Old Aug 10, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by aSPECtL06
everybody uses honda genuine coolant?


And my mechanic and I both prefer filling the overflow tank right to the max line- it's easier to see if a leak or unusual consumption should develop.
Historically, coolant is added maybe once a year on my cars, and usually no more than a couple of cups worth. If the coolant level starts dropping visibly between fuel stops, something needs to be corrected.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 01:35 AM
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Where can I buy this honda genuine coolant?
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 02:20 AM
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Honda would have it or check parts stores- read bottle carefully
often say exceeds acura honda toyota spec
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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Anybody have a picture of the bottle by any chance?
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 11:00 AM
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Google "Honda Antifreeze/Coolant Type 2" and you'll see what you need.
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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u can buy the coolant at any honda/acura dealership. strangely enough it's cheaper at the acura dealership cus i think the honda dealer across the street from me is a rip off joint.

keep in mind when u fill the overflow tank that depending on how hot or cold your car is the levels will be different. if u just turned the car off the coolant will show up at the highest level, so if you're filling the car after it's settled and is dead cold i wouldn't fill it up to the top. i checked how high it was after my car was hot and then just added a little bit from there.
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